Name: Cajun Jambalaya: Chicken & Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb Andouille sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds); 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (chopped); 1 large green bell pepper (chopped); 2 celery stalks (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained); 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 4 cups chicken broth; 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed); to taste Salt; to taste Freshly ground black pepper; Hot sauce (for serving); Fresh parsley or green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Description

A comforting one-pot meal of Cajun Jambalaya featuring chicken, sausage, and shrimp, perfect for busy families.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Andouille sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained)
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
to taste Salt
to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce (for serving)
Fresh parsley or green onions (chopped, for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven.
Add the Andouille sausage and cook until browned and crisp, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, then add 2 tbsp olive oil if needed. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add rinsed rice and stir. Return chicken and sausage to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
Stir in shrimp and re-cover, simmering for another 5-10 minutes until rice is tender and shrimp are pink.
Let rest covered for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions, with hot sauce on the side.

Notes

For a smokier depth, use higher quality Andouille sausage. If fresh tomatoes are available, drain and chop them as a swap for canned tomatoes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Cajun